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The city of Naples in southwest Florida is ideally situated for a kayaking adventure. More than 80 percent of Collier County is protected as parks and nature preserves; with the Gulf of Mexico and sprawling tangle of backcountry mangrove estuaries to explore, guided kayak tours are a big attraction for nature-loving tourists. While silently gliding along the water, look out for bottlenose dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and alligators in the water; hundreds of different bird species may soar overhead.

Naples Kayak Company’s Nature and Wildlife Tour

Naples Kayak Company offers tours by an instructor who is certified by the American Canoe Association and a registered Florida Master Naturalist; your guide will provide hands-on training as you go. The longest tour is available at different locations in the Naples region, including the Isle of Capri, Glades Haven by Everglades City, Venetian Bay and Clam Pass at Pelican Bay. During a tour, you may see dolphins and manatees; some tours include kayaking through mangrove tunnels. The 1.5-hour tour covers the Gordon River and the Conservancy of South West Florida.

Naples Kayak Company

11369 E. Tamiami Trail

Naples, FL 34113

239-262-6149

napleskayakcompany.com

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Naples Marina &amp; Excursions

Naples Marina & Excursions offers guided and self-guided kayak tours through the Cocohatchee River Estuary, past hidden coves to the back bays along the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Begin at Cocohatchee Nature Center, which lies within an 800-acre estuary; paddle about two miles down the river to Wiggins Pass, through which you can enter the Gulf. Private guided tours are available by appointment; they're priced for a minimum of three hours and up to four people, but larger groups can also be accommodated with a surcharge. Kayak rental charges also apply.

Naples Marina & Excursions

2345 Tamiami Trail North

Naples, FL 34110

239-592-1200

cruisefishdive.com

Eco-Quest Nature Tours Kayak Adventures

Eco-Quest Nature Tours offers kayak adventure day trips; these tours go into the area where the Everglades meet the Ten Thousand Islands estuary. They begin with a brief introduction to kayaking techniques and safety instruction, then you will paddle around mangrove islands and tunnels with a naturalist guide. You do not need any kayaking experience to participate in the adventures, and your guide will stay close by until you feel comfortable, if necessary. The itinerary includes East River, Clam Pass, Estero Bay and Rookery Bay. Eco-Quest Nature Tours recommend that you bring a hat, sunblock and insect repellent; bringing bottled water and snacks is also recommended.

Eco-Quest Nature Tours

6050 Collier Blvd. Suite 132

Naples, FL 34114

239-774-6122

ecoquestnaturetours.com

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About the Author

A writer of diverse interests, Joanne Thomas has penned pieces about road trips for Hyundai, children's craft projects for Disney and wine cocktails for Robert Mondavi. She has lived on three continents and currently resides in Los Angeles, where she is co-owner and editor of a weekly newspaper. Thomas holds a BSc in politics from the University of Bristol, England.

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